But the really interesting twist in this story is that AI is actually creating jobs. Employers increasingly want entry-level hires who can exercise judgment, communicate effectively, analyze information, and leverage AI tools productively from day one. All undergraduates build generative AI skills through a required General Education Launch Seminar . Other states are advancing AI education initiatives and integrating technology skills into graduation requirements. The reindustrialization of America belongs to the students who learn how to harness these AI tools and skills.